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Red Beans and Rice Mix

By: Trudie Hagen  
"Since there's food galore during the holidays themselves, I like giving this zippy mix as an after-Christmas present instead. I just slip the containers of seasoning, beans and rice into a decorative paper bag. A recipe card completes the package."

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Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
2 Hrs 15 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon dried sweet red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
  • 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups dry kidney beans
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
  • ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
  • 4 1/2 cups water, divided
  • 1 1/2 pounds smoked ham hocks
  • 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Minced fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Combine the first 10 ingredients; place in an airtight container. Place beans and rice in separate containers. Yield: 1 batch. To prepare red beans and rice: Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain. Return beans to pan; add seasoning mix, 2-1/2 cups water and ham hocks. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours. Remove ham hocks; cut meat into bite-size pieces and return to pan. Add the sausage. Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until beans are tender and sausage is heated through. Remove bay leaf. Meanwhile, combine rice, salt and remaining water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Spoon into bowls; top with bean mixture. Garnish with parsley if desired.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2008 by kristi b. 
Thanks for the idea! MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2009 by Lerie Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Wonderful dish!I did add celery and onion. I cooked my rice in low sodium chicken broth for... MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2008 by OStreetGuy 
This is a terrific idea! I have been doing this kind of thing for years as gifts for my... MORE

 
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